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MED210 Chapter 2

1. The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about Greek, Norse, Roman and other mythologies. It tests knowledge about gods/goddesses like Zeus, Poseidon, Eris, Anansi and mythological creatures such as the Minotaur and Centaur. 2. Many questions were about identifying the Greek or Roman name for a deity, their domain or symbolic meaning like Nike representing victory. 3. Other topics covered included punishments in myths like Sysiphus' eternal boulder rolling, and details of various myths concerning Thor dressing as a woman or Loki's gender.
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MED210 Chapter 2

1. The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about Greek, Norse, Roman and other mythologies. It tests knowledge about gods/goddesses like Zeus, Poseidon, Eris, Anansi and mythological creatures such as the Minotaur and Centaur. 2. Many questions were about identifying the Greek or Roman name for a deity, their domain or symbolic meaning like Nike representing victory. 3. Other topics covered included punishments in myths like Sysiphus' eternal boulder rolling, and details of various myths concerning Thor dressing as a woman or Loki's gender.
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1.

This Greek mythological figure is the godgoddess of battle strategy among other
things.
a. Ares
b. Artemis
c. Apollo
d. !Athena

2. In Norse mythology, Thor once dressed as a woman.


a. False
b. !True

3. Neptune039;s greek name was...


a. Apollo
b. !Poseidon
c. Ares
d. Zeus

4. This Greek goddess039;s name was chosen for the dwarf planet responsible for
discord on Pluto039;s classification amongst astronomers.
a. Ceres
b. !Eris
c. Charon
d. Dysnomia

5. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent which eats the roots of the
ash tree Yggdrasil?
a. !Nidhogg
b. Bragi
c. Odin
d. Ymir

6. The greek god Poseidon was the god of what?


a. Sun
b. Fire
c. War
d. !The Sea

7. In most traditions, who was the wife of Zeus?


a. !Hera
b. Hestia
c. Athena
d. Aphrodite

8. According to Greek Mythology, Atlas was an Olympian God.


a. True
b. !False

9. Which of the following is not one of the Greek Fates?


a. Atropos
b. Clotho
c. Lachesis
d. !Narcissus

10. The Nike apparel and footwear brand takes it039;s name from the Greek goddess
of what?
a. Courage
b. Strength
c. Honor
d. !Victory

1. Talos, the mythical giant bronze man, was the protector of which island?
a. Sardinia
b. Cyprus
c. Sicily
d. !Crete

2. What was the punishment for Sysiphus039;s craftiness?


a. Standing in a lake filled with
water he could not drink.
b. !Cursed to roll a boulder up a
hill for eternity.
c. To fell a tree that regenerated
after every axe swing.
d. Tied to a boulder for eternity,
being pecked by birds.

3. In Norse mythology, Thor once dressed as a woman.


a. !True
b. False

4. According to Greek Mythology, Zeus can control lightning.


a. !True
b. False

5. A minotaur is half human half what?


a. Eagle
b. !Bull
c. Cow
d. Horse

6. The Roman god quot;Jupiterquot; was first known as quot;Zeusquot; to the Greeks.
a. !True
b. False

7. Which of the following is not one of the Greek Fates?


a. !Narcissus
b. Clotho
c. Atropos
d. Lachesis
8. In African mythology, Anansi is a trickster and storyteller who takes the shape
of which animal?
a. !Spider
b. Wild dog
c. Crocodile
d. Monkey

9. Which greek godgoddess tossed a golden apple with the words quot;for the
fairestquot; into the middle of the feast of the gods?
a. Hades
b. Ares
c. !Eris
d. Artemis

10. Who is a minor god that is protector and creator of various arts, such as
cheese making and bee keeping.
a. Carme
b. !Aristaeus
c. Autonoe
d. Cephisso

1. Talos, the mythical giant bronze man, was the protector of which island?
a. Sardinia
b. !Crete
c. Cyprus
d. Sicily

2. Who was the only god from Greece who did not get a name change in Rome?
a. Zeus
b. !Apollo
c. Demeter
d. Athena

3. According to Greek Mythology, Zeus can control lightning.


a. !True
b. False

4. According to Norse mythology, Loki is a mother.


a. !True
b. False

5. According to Greek Mythology, Atlas was an Olympian God.


a. !False
b. True

6. What is the name of the Greek god of blacksmiths?


a. Vulcan
b. !Hephaestus
c. Dyntos
d. Artagatus

7. Which of these mythological creatures is said to be halfman and halfhorse?


a. Gorgon
b. !Centaur
c. Minotaur
d. Pegasus

8. In African mythology, Anansi is a trickster and storyteller who takes the shape
of which animal?
a. Wild dog
b. Crocodile
c. !Spider
d. Monkey

9. The Nike apparel and footwear brand takes it039;s name from the Greek goddess of
what?
a. !Victory
b. Strength
c. Courage
d. Honor

10. What is the name of the Greek god of peaceful deaths?


a. Moros
b. Hades
c. Tartarus
d. !Thanatos

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